2011 AJC Sires Produce Stakes Nominations

The Golden Slipper may be over but Group racing action shows no signs of slowing down in Sydney this weekend with another full card of black type racing including three big Group 1 events.

The 2011 AJC Sires Produce Stakes was always going to be an interesting race at Randwick Racecourse but the nominations are even more intriguing following last week’s tumultuous drama.

Anthony Cummings has declared Smart Missile “all systems go” after his much talked about scratching in the barriers before the Golden Slipper.

He passed a jump-out test with ease in front of stewards yesterday making him a certain starter for a shot at redemption.

”He walked in fine but was a bit edgy once he got in but jumped out fine,” Cummings said.

”He had a good gallop on Sunday morning on the course proper. There is nothing wrong with him, which makes it a little frustrating. We just have to try and keep them unbeaten now, and that starts on Saturday.”

With 112 nominations still in the running for the 16 spots on offer the exact makeup of the race is still well and truly up in the air.

Final fields will be posted for the 2011 AJC Sires Produce Stakes later in the week as well as full form guides and tips.